The magnets are further apart than the distance at which they were held.
Explanation:
The magnets have two poles: positive and negative, before which it is recognized that <u>if two magnets with the same pole are close to each other and are released, these magnets will repel each other</u>, this is because the same pole repels, regardless of whether it is negative or positive, on the contrary, <u>if the two magnets are close and have opposite poles directed towards each other, these magnets will attract</u>, even with this there is usually a saying that "the opposite poles attract," although it is usually use in couple relationships, this saying may allow you to remember this rule.